Tim Browne


Tim Browne is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. He played as a. He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Penrith Panthers.

Background

Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Browne played his junior football for the Raymond Terrace Roosters. He missed selection for the Newcastle Knights' S. G. Ball Cup squad in 2006, but returned to youth club football with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Jersey Flegg Cup at age 19. Browne later signed with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Playing career

Early career

In 2009, Browne played for Manly's Queensland Cup team, the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles. He played in their 2009 Queensland Cup Grand Final win over the Northern Pride RLFC.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Browne joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2010. He made his NRL debut in round 5 against the New Zealand Warriors. On 7 July 2010, he played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents. On 9 September 2010, he was named on the interchange bench in the 2010 New South Wales Cup Team of the Year. On 3 October 2010, he played in the Bulldogs' 2010 New South Wales Cup Grand Final win over the Windsor Wolves.
On 2 October 2011, Browne played in the Bulldogs' 2011 New South Wales Cup Grand Final win over the Auckland Vulcans
Browne was named in the Bulldogs squad for the 2014 NRL Auckland Nines.
On 24 July 2014, Browne extended his contract with the Bulldogs from the end of 2015 to the end of 2016.
On 31 January and 1 February 2015, Browne played for the Bulldogs in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.
Browne was named in the Bulldogs' 2016 NRL Auckland Nines squad.

Penrith Panthers

Browne signed a three-year contract with the Penrith Panthers starting in 2017.
In 2018, Browne suffered the career-ending bowel injury after being hit in a heavy tackle while playing for the Penrith reserve grade side. Browne needed to be rushed into emergency surgery where damage to his bowel, spleen, and kidneys was repaired. He remained in intensive care in Nepean Hospital for two days. Following the injury, Browne decided to retire from rugby league.